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Dental Fusion and Dens Evaginatus in the Permanent Dentition:Literature Review and Clinical Case Report with Conservative Treatment.

Authors :
de Siqueira, Vivian Caroline F.
Thiago L. Braga
Martins, Marco Antonio T.
Raitz, Ricardo
Martins, Manoela D.
Source :
Journal of Dentistry for Children. Jan-Apr2004, Vol. 71 Issue 1, p69-72. 4p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

This clinical case report describes concomitant developmental disorders in the permanent dentition. The concurrence of bilateral dens evaginatus and dental fusion is a rare dental anomaly. Dental fusion is characterized by the union of 2 adjacent teeth at the crown level, which produces the formation of an enlarged clinical crown. Dens evaginatus is an enamel elevation similar to a cusp, generally located in the main groove of molars and premolars. The etiology of both anomalies is uncertain. The purpose of this paper was to review the related literature and present a clinical case where both anomalies are present. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15518949
Volume :
71
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Dentistry for Children
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
13833585